Newmarket hit and run

Friday

Jan 11, 2013 at 7:25 AMJan 11, 2013 at 12:02 PM

By ANDREA BULFINCHabulfinch@fosters.com

NEWMARKET — Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run accident Friday morning that sent a pedestrian to Exeter Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

At about 7:08 a.m., police responded to the report of a pedestrian having been struck in the crosswalk while crossing Route 108 in front of the Rite Aid pharmacy by a vehicle traveling northbound, Lt. Jeff Simes said.

The vehicle continued to travel north along Rt. 108 and is described as being a silver colored sedan, possibly a Mitsubishi.

The victim was transported by Newmarket ambulance to Exeter Hospital. Simes said the man was conscious and responsive on scene and speaking with first responders there.

Though the area is a common spot for pedestrians to cross the road, Simes said there isn’t necessarily many vehicle-versus-pedestrian accidents. He said that location sees a high level of pedestrian traffic due to so many apartments located there.

He described the vehicle as likely having front end damage near the driver’s side of the car.

Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who has information regarding the vehicle is asked to contact Simes or Sgt. Richard Beaudet at the Newmarket Police Department by calling 659-8501.

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